CANEI gritted my teeth, every step a battle. My vision blurred sometimes, and pain shot through my side with each movement. But I refused to give up. The image of Ava's fierce, determined face, still fighting for me, kept pushing me forward.I had to find her. I had to make sure she was safe. The thought of her being hurt, or worse, was unbearable. I pushed aside the pain and the fatigue, focusing on the task at hand.As I moved through the forest, I suddenly heard movement ahead. I froze, my senses on high alert. I crouched low, hiding behind thick bushes, and peered out into the clearing.The movement was subtle, but I could sense it. Someone, or something, was out there. I held my breath, my heart pounding in my chest. Was it Ava? Was it friend or foe?I waited, my eyes scanning the area, my ears straining to pick up any sound. The movement grew louder, and I could sense that it was getting closer. My hand instinctively went to my side, where my knife usually rested. But it wa
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